DJ Prince Paul’s Hip-Hop Journey Chronicled in Scion’s “iQ Project Museum”
(AllHipHop News) Carmaker Scion recently unveiled their iQ Project Museum, which includes digital exhibits featuring Hip-Hop pioneer DJ Prince Paul, the La Chicano punk scene, and Strata Records. The iQ Project Museum is described as a “rich digital initiative created to preserve cultural movements, moments and musicians that are at risk of being lost. The first three online exhibits […]

Flavor Flav’s Restaurant “House of Flavor” Opening in Vegas
FLAVOR FLAV IS OPENING A NEW RESTAURANT IN LAS VEGAS THIS WEEK!

Game’s “California Republic” Mixtape On the Way; Talks “Behind The Music” Episode
(AllHipHop News) After announcing the title of his fifth studio album, F.I.V.E. (Fear Is Victory’s Evolution), last week, Game has revealed some information about his upcoming mixtape, California Republic, which is set to drop before the end of the month. The Compton rapper told Billboard that California Republic will “have some new and upcoming artists from out this […]

Exclusive: Veteran Producer Dr. Dre Goes After “DiamondDRE” Over Name, Trademark
WHAT’S IN A NAME? ASK DR. DRE, WHO IS FIGHTING OVER HIS RAP MONIKER!

Cymphonique Miller’s New Show Helps Boost Nickelodeon’s Ratings
CYMPHONIQUE MILLER’S NEW SHOW “HOW TO ROCK” HELPS BOOST NICKELODEON’S RATINGS!

@SXSW UStream 10:30AM EST: “Can Bloggers Put Hope Back Into the 2012 Election?”
CAN URBAN BLOGGERS HELP SWING THE ELECTION? WATCH THE USTREAM WITH DEE-1 & JASIRI X – 10:30AM EST

Lil Wayne One Of The Top 5 Grossing Artists Of 2011
WEEZY MADE THAT CASH MONEY IN 2011, TAKING HOME OVER $23 MILLION!

Five Shot, One Killed At Pleasure P Concert In Wichita
FIVE SHOT, ONE KILLED AFTER PLEASURE P. CONCERT

Exclusive: Hughes Brothers Accused Of Stealing “Book Of Eli”
LAWSUIT CLAIMS HUGHES BROTHERS’ MOVIE “BOOK OF ELI” IS STOLEN!

Drake Sells Miami Condos to Mario Chalmers; Cops $9 Million Mansion
MARIO CHALMERS BUYS DRAKE’S APARTMENTS; DRAKE SCOOPS A NEW, $9 MILLION MANSION!

Despite Passing, Heavy D Still Owes IRS
(AllHipHop News) The estate of Heavy D is still dealing with post-mortem issues, specifically collections matters with the IRS. According to TMZ, Heavy D’s estate owes the IRS approximately $44,000, based on documents filed last month by the Franchise Tax Board in California. The tax lien against Dwight E. Myers is in the amount of […]

Jay-Z’s Lyrics Used in Congressional Debate; Steve Stoute Comments
(AllHipHop News) Just when you thought Jay-Z’s sphere of influence couldn’t get any bigger, the Marcy Projects-bred rapper is again reaching new ground, as his lyrics were recently quoted in the halls of the United States Congress. From his hit song, “99 Problems”, Republican Congressman from Florida, Alan B. Williams inserted lyrics into a debate […]

Memphis Rapper OG Boo Dirty Beats Attempted Murder, Riot Charge Related To Yo Gotti Incident
MEMPHIS RAPPER OG BOO DIRTY BEATS SERIOUS CHARGES; PLANNING NEW ALBUM

Coolio, Son Locked Up In Las Vegas
(AllHipHop News) Coolio and his family are having a rough day, as the rap star and his son are currently both behind bars in the same Las Vegas jail. Coolio was arrested in Las Vegas today (March 9), after he was pulled over during a routine traffic stop. The rap star, who was a passenger […]

Lil Wayne Partners With Mountain Dew; Building Skate Park In New Orleans
Lil WAYNE IS BUILDING HIS OWN SKATE PARK IN NEW ORLEANS!

S.O.B.’s 30th Anniversary Celebration Moved To Bigger Venue Due to Demand
OVERWHELMING DEMAND FOR S.O.B.’S SHOW AT SXSW LEADS TO BIGGER VENUE!

AHH Stray News: Aruba Welcomes LL, Pitbull Headlines Billboard Conference, BK Hip-Hop Fest
ARUBA WELCOMES LL, PITBULL HEADLINES LATIN CONFERENCE AND BK HIP-HOP FEST ANNOUNCES DATES!

BIGGIE WEEK: The Unsolved Murder of The Notorious B.I.G. Fifteen Years Later
IT’S BEEN 15 YEARS AND STILL NO ARRESTS IN THE CHRISTOPHER WALLACE MURDER INVESTIGATION

Jay-Z Tapped To Headline Free Festival in UK; 100,000 Expected
(AllHipHop News) Rap superstar Jay-Z will treat to fans a free concert this summer in the UK. Jay-Z will headline Radio 1’s Hackney Weekend, which takes place in Hackney Marshes. The show, which is expected to draw over 100,000 people, will also feature performances from Tinie Tempah, Florence and The Machine, Leona Lewis, Flo Rida, […]

Top Dawg Entertainment Signs Joint Venture Deal With Aftermath/Interscope
(AllHipHop News) West Coast based Top Dawg Entertainment, the home to Jay Rock, Kendrick Lamar, Schoolboy Q and Ab-Soul, has just signed a joint venture deal with Aftermath/Interscope Records, according to the company’s founder Anthony “Top Dawg” Tiffith. The label is set to release an official press release giving more details about the deal shortly. […]